About the city and the twinning
About San Miguel
San Miguel is a coastal district of Lima, Peru, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was established in May 1920 under Law No. 4101, which divided the former district of Magdalena into three districts. The area’s history goes back to pre-Hispanic times. Its archaeological heritage includes the Huaca Tres Palos and other sites associated with the ancient settlement of Maranga. The district is also home to Parque de las Leyendas, where archaeological sites are preserved alongside the park’s recreational facilities.
Twinning with Bethlehem
In November 2012, San Miguel Mayor Salvador Heresi Chicoma and Bethlehem Mayor Dr Victor Batarseh signed a twinning and institutional cooperation agreement. The agreement covered cultural, artistic, educational and tourism exchanges. Mayor Heresi also highlighted opportunities for cooperation in sustainable development, local public services and social inclusion. Around the same period, San Miguel inaugurated Parque Belén (Bethlehem Park) and named Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki a distinguished guest. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas awarded Mayor Heresi the Jerusalem–Palestine Medal.